Nobel Laureates in Literature: Winston Churchill

One of the world's most prestigious and coveted recognitions is the Nobel Prize, which recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions in one of six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics. In this quiz, test your knowledge of Winston Churchill, a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature; his life; and his literary works.

#3 In 1943, United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt granted Churchill honorary American citizenship.

#4 Which of the following works was not written by Churchill?

#5 In "World Leaders of Our Time", Churchill provides profiles of 15 primarily British politicians, as well as descriptions of himself and the society/world around him.

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#6 On June 18, 1940, Winston Churchill delivered a speech to the British House of Commons, urging the British military to continue fighting Hitler despite the recent defeats suffered by France. This speech is known by its signature phrase:

Iron CurtainTheir Finest HourBlood, Toil, Tears and Sweat

#7 Which work by Churchill concerned his career as an amateur painter?

Painting as a PastimePolitics, Art, and LiteratureMy Life on CanvasesA Change in Lifestyle: Painting and Myself

#8 In 1900, "Laurania", the only novel written by Winston Churchill, was published. The subtitle of this book was "A Tale of the Revolution in Savrola".

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#9 Churchill suffered a stroke on January 15, 1965 and died on January 24th. He was buried early the next day, on January 25th, at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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#10 Winston Churchill was named "TIME" Magazine's Man of the Year for what year?